Unbelievable Football: The most incredible true football stories (you never knew)

Name: Unbelievable Football: The most incredible true football stories (you never knew)
Rating: 5 (6 reviews)
ISBN: 9781526362445

By Matt & Tom Oldfield

Adjectives

captivating astonishing inspirational

Genres

Non-fiction Sport Biography

Synopsis

Dive into the world of football with 'Unbelievable Football' by Matt Oldfield, winner of the 2020 Telegraph Children's Sports Book of the Year. This captivating collection unveils astonishing true stories from the beautiful game, including a psychic octopus predicting match outcomes, the secretive Lancashire Lasses, and a dog detective who rescued the World Cup trophy. Perfect for young football enthusiasts aged 9 to 11, this book is packed with incredible tales that will amaze and inspire.

About the author

Matt and Tom Oldfield are brothers who love football and writing. Together, they have written the popular 'Ultimate Football Heroes' series, which tells the exciting stories of famous footballers like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Their books are perfect for young football fans who want to learn more about their favourite players and the beautiful game.

Pages

240 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2019

Community rating

Average score: 5

From 6 readers

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